Which telehander

[owen r]

We have JCB 220, very good around sheds. I find it a bit high for that width of machine. Average on reliability and build quality

 

[valtraman]

We have JCB 220, very good around sheds. I find it a bit high for that width of machine. Average on reliability and build quality

What width is it please?

 

[owen r]

6'4" on 420 tyres, on a 61 plate.

 

[valtraman]

6'4" on 420 tyres, on a 61 plate.

Thanks sounds like that would fit have u had many issues with that model ?

 

[manfromhill]

I’m thinking of buying a new or newish handler for my farm . Only thing I specify is the width . Narrow passage so nothing wider than 6,6. With it being a narrow passage im thinking centre pivot would be better for visibility but not sure. Closest dealer sells merlo but no centre pivot. Would a centre pivot be more cobbly than a rigid machine ? Any advice would be appreciated

When looking for heights of 220 came across a farmers guardian test of these size of machines on you tube might b worth a watch

 

[Renaultman]

I’m thinking of buying a new or newish handler for my farm . Only thing I specify is the width . Narrow passage so nothing wider than 6,6. With it being a narrow passage im thinking centre pivot would be better for visibility but not sure. Closest dealer sells merlo but no centre pivot. Would a centre pivot be more cobbly than a rigid machine ? Any advice would be appreciated

If you're up and down feed passages I would go pivot. You can drop bales over the sides easier.

 

[owen r]

Thanks sounds like that would fit have u had many issues with that model ?

Batte

Thanks sounds like that would fit have u had many issues with that model ?

Fan belt broke and took wiring loom out was biggest and expensive issue. It needs heater to start it. Air con unit always dirty as position under exhaust. Our mechanic said don't go for new model as had a few engine problems.

 

[Jackov Altraids]

I have the same issues with narrow passages and in my experience the width of the attachment makes a huge difference to the ease of entering and exiting. A 5ft sheer grab is easy to drive in and reverse out but a 6'6" bucket/ grab often gets tricky. I quite often need crab steer to get me out although this is usually avoided if I only use front steering.
I've never driven a pivot but I imagine they would be trickier in a confined space without the 'get out of jail free' crab steer.

 

[Agri Spec Solicitor]

We have JCB 220, very good around sheds. I find it a bit high for that width of machine. Average on reliability and build quality

The height of this machine is often criticised but the designers maybe thought that high windscreen makes it easier to see a high boom very clearly. For us it’s a big plus when stacking bales.
Ours has been disappointing recently due to the load sensing gadgets which had to be replaced. £500 for a sensor the size of a matchbox raised our eyebrows.

 

[JP1]

So good you said it twice!

Thrice

 

[Renaultman]

I have the same issues with narrow passages and in my experience the width of the attachment makes a huge difference to the ease of entering and exiting. A 5ft sheer grab is easy to drive in and reverse out but a 6'6" bucket/ grab often gets tricky. I quite often need crab steer to get me out although this is usually avoided if I only use front steering.
I've never driven a pivot but I imagine they would be trickier in a confined space without the 'get out of jail free' crab steer.

Pivots have a get out of jail lift yourself out option.

 

[Dian Landman]

Reviving an older thread rather than starting a new thread.

Telehandlers in South Africa aren't a big thing. There are a few running around but not many. We bought a JCB 541-70 construction unit. Ran quite well up too now. 2019 model with 4700h on and now it keeps breaking. Both front side shafts have gone and now it has a hidrolic issue as well. Im looking at trading it off. JCB in South Africa have trouble atm with them joining Bell. They are still trying to find their feet and also havent appointed a new Agri partner/dealer. John Deere use to sell the Agri telehandlers for JCB but no more.

A Claas Scorpion 635 or 741 is available at about 5k less than the same JCB models. Are they any good? Will they give a better lifespan than the JCB I have currently? I need to get a machine that will last the 3 years I finance it over which relates to about 6500-7000h in the 3 years. Main job is loading a strautmann feed mixer, offloading big packs and stacking them in the shed, offloading of fert bags and come baling season load either trailers in field or offload at the wrapper. No earth works get done by the telehandler.

Other option is a Dieci machine or Manitou.

OR

Completely in a different direction is a SDLG 938 or Komatsu WA200.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Taking the exhange rate into account the prices of the machines are:

JCB 531-70 wastemaster: 80 730 pounds
Claas Scorpion 635: 76 000 pounds
Claas Scorpion 741: 80 200 pounds
Dieci agri farmer 30.7 premium: 70 000 pounds
Manitou mtx 733: 67 700 pounds

SDLG 938: 48 500 pounds
Komatsu WA200: 70 300 pounds

 

[D14]

Anything about 3.0-3.5t 7m reach around £25,000?

 

[Chuckie]

Reviving an older thread rather than starting a new thread.

Telehandlers in South Africa aren't a big thing. There are a few running around but not many. We bought a JCB 541-70 construction unit. Ran quite well up too now. 2019 model with 4700h on and now it keeps breaking. Both front side shafts have gone and now it has a hidrolic issue as well. Im looking at trading it off. JCB in South Africa have trouble atm with them joining Bell. They are still trying to find their feet and also havent appointed a new Agri partner/dealer. John Deere use to sell the Agri telehandlers for JCB but no more.

A Claas Scorpion 635 or 741 is available at about 5k less than the same JCB models. Are they any good? Will they give a better lifespan than the JCB I have currently? I need to get a machine that will last the 3 years I finance it over which relates to about 6500-7000h in the 3 years. Main job is loading a strautmann feed mixer, offloading big packs and stacking them in the shed, offloading of fert bags and come baling season load either trailers in field or offload at the wrapper. No earth works get done by the telehandler.

Other option is a Dieci machine or Manitou.

OR

Completely in a different direction is a SDLG 938 or Komatsu WA200.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Taking the exhange rate into account the prices of the machines are:

JCB 531-70 wastemaster: 80 730 pounds
Claas Scorpion 635: 76 000 pounds
Claas Scorpion 741: 80 200 pounds
Dieci agri farmer 30.7 premium: 70 000 pounds
Manitou mtx 733: 67 700 pounds

SDLG 938: 48 500 pounds
Komatsu WA200: 70 300 pounds

Komatsu looks a bargain compared to the telehandlers!

 

[ACEngineering]

Reviving an older thread rather than starting a new thread.

Telehandlers in South Africa aren't a big thing. There are a few running around but not many. We bought a JCB 541-70 construction unit. Ran quite well up too now. 2019 model with 4700h on and now it keeps breaking. Both front side shafts have gone and now it has a hidrolic issue as well. Im looking at trading it off. JCB in South Africa have trouble atm with them joining Bell. They are still trying to find their feet and also havent appointed a new Agri partner/dealer. John Deere use to sell the Agri telehandlers for JCB but no more.

A Claas Scorpion 635 or 741 is available at about 5k less than the same JCB models. Are they any good? Will they give a better lifespan than the JCB I have currently? I need to get a machine that will last the 3 years I finance it over which relates to about 6500-7000h in the 3 years. Main job is loading a strautmann feed mixer, offloading big packs and stacking them in the shed, offloading of fert bags and come baling season load either trailers in field or offload at the wrapper. No earth works get done by the telehandler.

Other option is a Dieci machine or Manitou.

OR

Completely in a different direction is a SDLG 938 or Komatsu WA200.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Taking the exhange rate into account the prices of the machines are:

JCB 531-70 wastemaster: 80 730 pounds
Claas Scorpion 635: 76 000 pounds
Claas Scorpion 741: 80 200 pounds
Dieci agri farmer 30.7 premium: 70 000 pounds
Manitou mtx 733: 67 700 pounds

SDLG 938: 48 500 pounds
Komatsu WA200: 70 300 pounds

Buy what you can get service for, Parts supply and Dealer back up will be far more important long term.

 

[Dian Landman]

Buy what you can get service for, Parts supply and Dealer back up will be far more important long term.

The best service and back up will be for the SDLG that gets backed by Volvo. After that it will be Manitou, Komatsu and Claas and lastly Dieci and JCB.

 

[Dian Landman]

Komatsu looks a bargain compared to the telehandlers!

Yes that is true. There is just a major problem with stock availability at the moment.

 

[Renaultman]

Is Kramer available over there? Would by my telehandler of choice if buying new.

 

[Dian Landman]

Is Kramer available over there? Would by my telehandler of choice if buying new.

No not available.

 

[michael N123]

Big skid steer